Innovation: the introduction of something new1 “Shaped by Innovation” is the theme for the first edition of Thomson Reuters Forum of 2016. As the definition states, innovation is the act or process of introducing something new. In the legal field, innovation has been used recently to emphasize new technology offerings or services, often those that …
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Midsize Law Firm Managing Partner Roundtable Brings New Relationships & Insights
In late March, Tommy Williams, vice president Large & Medium Law Firms, and I had the opportunity to host a customer roundtable with Jim Smith, president and CEO Thomson Reuters, and Deirdre Stanley, executive vice president, General Counsel. Several managing partners from midsize law firms joined us at our Times Square office in New York …
Alt.Legal Podcast with Ralph Baxter
Alt.Legal is a podcast hosted by Joe Borstein and Ed Sohn of Thomson Reuters and columnists of the alt.legal blog on Above the Law. For their inaugural show, Joe and Ed are joined by Ralph Baxter, the former chairman and CEO of Orrick and chairman of Thomson Reuters Legal Executive Institute (LEI) Advisory Board. Ralph joins the …
Thomson Reuters Practical Law Canada Announces New Law Department Service for In-House Counsel, as well as four New Practice Area Modules
Thomson Reuters Practical Law Canada continues to expand its coverage with the addition of a Law Department service specifically for in-house counsel, and four new practice area modules for transactional, litigation and in-house counsel lawyers. “We’re proud to offer more practice-focused legal resources that will transform the way in-house counsel, litigators and business lawyers in …
The Importance of Online Reviews to Your Practice
Thanks to the Internet, it seems as though your firm’s hard-earned reputation is in the hands of people who can hurt you with just one smart-aleck comment or a harsh online review. But even when you’re not in complete control of your firm’s reputation, you can still manage it. A new white paper, You Can’t …
FindLaw Selected as Google AdWords™ Premier SMB Partner
FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business and leading provider of business development solutions for small law firms, has been named a Google AdWords™ Premier SMB Partner. The designation recognizes FindLaw’s excellence in managing online advertising campaigns that help its law firm clients to grow their businesses. Premier SMB Partners meet Google’s highest standards and criteria for …
Eric Laughlin Talks Artificial Intelligence with Legal Talk Network
Discussions of how technology will change the legal profession seem to go as far back as Hammurabi at this point, but with the new reality of artificial intelligence, the narrative continues to evolve. Eric Laughlin, managing director of the Corporate Segment and general manager for the Legal Managed Services at Thomson Reuters, joins legal thought …
How Policy Traction on the Paris Climate Change Agreement May Take Hold
On April 22, 2016 – Earth Day – delegates from 150 nations gathered at United Nations headquarters in New York to sign the Paris Climate Change Agreement. The agreement was the signature product of the COP21 climate change talks held in Paris late last November, calling for participating countries to actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions …
Social media, drum breaks & Rock n’ Roll
Ever since MySpace came on to the scene, social media such as Facebook, YouTube and Instagram has enabled emerging bands to build a following in hopes of breaking out without the aid of record labels and promoters. But are there legal pitfalls that aspiring musicians should be aware of in an era of social media, …
Would a “Brexit” Be Bad News for London’s Bankers and Lawyers?
Would a “Brexit” – a British exit from the European Union – be bad news for London’s bankers and lawyers? A capacity crowd from the legal and financial industries gathered in Thomson Reuters auditorium in Canary Wharf in London on April 20 to debate the motion. To date, a number of high-profile figures – including …
